Everything that make a 911 special, from it's handing down to its interior, this new Corvette matches if not exceeds it. At $30,000 less. After many years of waiting for the mid-engine Corvette to make its first appearance, the pressure was on Chevrolet to deliver a modern day icon. As the C8-genration car enters its second model year, its status is preserved-in fact, it's elevated. The Corvette offers impressive performance, a 490-hp V-8 engine, and an affordable base price. Both a couple and a convertible are offered, and the Corvette's two-seat cabin is spacious and comfortable for the full-size adults. Beyond its spectacular performance, Chevy's engineers made the ride supple enough for the daily commuting and cross-country road trips, yet with the Z51 package the Vette is track-capable. Cargo space is limited, but golf club still fit in the back, and the front trunk offers a deep well that'll easily hold a carry-on suitcase.
What's New in Corvette for 2021?
Chevrolet has added a few standard features for 2021, including wireless Apple CarPlay for the digital gauge display, and a Buckle-to-Drive safety feature that prevents the standard automatic transmission from shifting out of park unit the driver has buckled their seat belt. On top of that, any Corvette can now be ordered with the optional magnetorheological dampers as a standalone option; previously, to get them you'd have to purchase expensive Z51 performance package.
Cosmetically, a new Full Length Dual Racing Stripe package is available, with stripes in blue, orange, red and yellow. A new gray and yellow interior color scheme has also been added to the options sheet. Pricing of the all models increases by $1000 across the board for the 2021 year model.
Performance, Engine and Transmission
Performance wise, this Corvette doesn't play second fiddle to anyone or anything. It has that trademark sensation of merciless power from idle to redline and that uniquely American small block rumble and wail that is intoxicating. The lithe handling and superbly weighted steering along with excellent visibility makes driving this machine effortless. It's confidence inspiring, ego boosting and breathtakingly easy to drive. The 2021 Corvette doesn't just feel like it's competing against 911 anymore...it has the power, poise and handling that it feel like it's competing against that like of McLaren. Although the engine is in a new location-now behind the passenger compartment instead of in front of it.
It remain a 6.2-liter V-8, albeit one making 490 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. With the dual-mode performance exhaust that is part of the Z51 package, It makes 495 horsepower. The Z51 option also adds an electronic limited-slip rear differential, more aggressive brakes, and summer tires. An eight-speed dual-clutch automatic (a Corvette first) is the sole transmission. It is controlled either by a push-button gear selector on the center console or by using two large steering-wheel-mounted shift paddles. A manual transmission is not available. The new Corvette is capable of heroic handling and delivers big thrills on both road and track.
Interior and Comfort
The interior of the new Corvette is not just finally acceptable. It's exceptional! From the feel of the supportive seats, the quality of the leather, the fit and finish of the dashboard and noise isolation at any good as the hallowed 911. In Some regards....it's actually better! but the cabin is moved up closer to the nose to accommodate the mid-mounted engine. The interior is lined in materials such as leather, real metal and imitation suede and even has a stitched headliner. Speaking of the roof, it's removable just like those of previous Corvettes, and it fits inside the car's trunk just aft of the engine compartment.
The driver sits behind a squared-off steering wheel and a 12.0-inch reconfigurable gauge display; a large infotainment touchscreen is angled toward the driver for easy of use. The interior design takes the driver-focused concept to the max, bisecting the cockpit with a tall bank of switches for the car's climate-control system. Overall, the new Corvette's cabin is quite good. Upgrading material such as sewn leather on most of it's interior surface, plus carbon-fiber trim. The new Corvette offers two trunk areas, one ahead of the passenger
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
The Corvette hasn't been crash-tested by the National Highway traffic Safety Administration or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, so we cannot comment on its performance. The Corvette can be had with a limited number of driver-assistance features, and none are standard on the base model. Key safety features include:
- Available blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.
Is the Corvette Stingray a good Car?
The C8 has arguably the best ride of any mid-engine car on the market. it's quite, too. With the roof in place and the 6.2-liter V8 set to its quietest exhaust mode, the C8 does a fine impression of a car you could commute in daily. There's little engine noise while cruising, and despite the frameless window and removable roof pane, wind is rarely a problem. Ditch that panel for alfresco motoring and the C8 managers airflow well, so long as the windows are up. We were able to maintain conversations at highway speeds with just a hint of yelling.
The C8 loses a point for it tight cargo holds. While you can stuff a golf bag in the faintly U-shape rear trunk, neither the frunk nor the trunk could handle our small RTIC 20 cooler. And if you do want to go golfing, don't plan on stowing the removable roof panel on board-like the last Corvette, it eats into all the space.
How much is a Corvette C8 Stingray?
Through the decades, everything that the Corvette could do with the front-engine layout, it did, exhausting every possibility until there was no more to do. That’s why, when the rumor's began about the possible change of a layout, no one expected anything less than a revelation or, maybe, a revolution. In short, we all had great expectations. And, as we know it, the greater the expectation, the greater the chances of disappointment.
Is Chevrolet Corvette available in India?
The Indian automotive industries witnessed an unprecedented move in 2017 When General Motors (GM) decided tp wrap up its operations and exit the Indian Market. While industry veterans will tell you that the move was inevitable, it was nevertheless a big bow to the Chevrolet customers in the country who felt abandoned and helpless.
Well , things are about to change for the better, as our inside sources have told us that GM is planning to make a comeback to the Indian market by resurrecting the Chevrolet brand. However, the scenario will be quite different this time around. For its second inning, Chevrolet aims to come back as a small-scale brand. That's why it will bring just one model, to start with. But it won't be a hatchback or an SUV as a sedan for that matter.
This is dummy text. It is not meant to be read. Accordingly, it is difficult to figure out when to end it. But then, this is dummy text. It is not meant to be read. Period.
ConversionConversion EmoticonEmoticon